Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology (Feb 2022)
Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract
Qing Xiao,1 Runke Zhou,1 Yu Li,1 Lingyun Zhao,1 Lidan Xiong,2,3 Jie Tang,2,3 Li Li1– 3 1Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 2Cosmetics Safety and Efficacy Evaluation Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 3Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Cosmetic, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Li Li, Tel +86 13882285741, Fax +86 28-85422300, Email [email protected]: The current study explores a case of symmetrical acrokeratoderma, and related literature is reviewed. A 27-year-old male presented with brownish-black plaques distributed symmetrically on the dorsum of the hands and feet for 3 years, and white maceration of the lesions was observed after immersion in water. The patient was diagnosed with symmetrical acrokeratoderma, and Hirudoid ointment was topically administered twice a day for a month. The symptoms were partially alleviated, and the patient is currently under follow-up observation.Keywords: symmetrical acrokeratoderma, differential diagnosis, keratotic, treatment
